
It's unclear why this is the case, but simply logging out isn't counted as a restart. You have to quit the game from the Guide while you're in a mission for the changes to take effect. The Xbox One X support is questionable because engaging 4K resolution through the Settings menu doesn't work. You can even consider everything you do for the first few days as an extended tutorial. The game opens up in an accessible manner, and makes sure that the player is never overwhelmed. Even when I was fighting more ferocious of bosses, I never thought I would fail. Your armor just won't look as stylish.ĭuring my time with Black Desert - the early and final builds - I never felt like I was ever at a disadvantage. It's unclear if this will change in the future, but right now you can purchase the base version and still enjoy the game to the fullest. Luckily, they aren't essential, and completing quests also gives you more inventory slots. The Pearl Shop sells you everything from new dyes to horse armor, as well as convenience items that increase your inventory space or weight limit. Luckily, that's not the case, because from what I've experienced, almost all of the items are cosmetic. As with any such game, there is the fear that you'll have to purchase weapons through microtransactions that give gameplay advantages. There is a tremendous amount of variety - from foes like harpies to imps - in Black Desert.īlack Desert starts at $10 on Xbox One, but its roots are in the free-to-play model. You'll find activities in every corner of the map, as well as different beasts you have to vanquish. It may take you months to master it all due to the sheer number of quests in each area. It's an infinitely complex game which features guilds, pets, horses, wagons, trading, enchanting, and even naval combat. It'll take you many weeks before you're familiar with everything Black Desert has to offer. I like to play as a warrior due to the visceral nature of the combat, but other classes like a ranger or sorcerer offer their own benefits. There is a slight pause with every successful strike, which gives you a taste of the fearsome power of your weapon. For example, even the lowly warrior has a powerful slash that sends sparks flying from her sword. Not only are there countless skills to master, but the animations are extraordinary. The combat is by far the best part of Black Desert. The combat is by far the best part of Black Desert Unfortunately, that feeling of being on the sidelines is ever-present. As you complete various objectives - there are hundreds of them - you'll begin to understand what role different factions play. This mostly involves helping strangers in need and eventually going up against a variety of monsters that are attacking settlements. Instead of being thrust into the heat of battle, you have to explore the world on your own, slowly uncovering its many mysteries.

You wake up in a camp and have to leave a mark on the world. Your journey begins on the outskirts of the resource war between Calpheon and Valencia.

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